STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SUMMARY March 11, 2014  8:30AM to 5:00PM LA DOTD Headquarters, Baton Rouge, LA

Last Name First Name Affiliation Advisory Council Members Accardo, Jr. Joe & Waterways AC Chair (Ports Association of LA) Blackmon Carmack Freight Rail AC Chair (Louisiana Railroads Association) Decker Dennis Regional Planning Officials AC Chair (LA DOTD) Latino Vince State Hwy Operations & Maintenance AC Chair (LA DOTD) Kalivoda (Chair) Eric LA DOTD Bridges Michael LA DOTD Gallien Kirk LA DOTD Jones Phil LA DOTD Picard Toby LA DOTD Reed Kevin LA DOTD Rogers Kent LA DOTD Savoie Richard LA DOTD Williams Janice LA DOTD Other Attendees Gautreaux Cathy [sub for Reggie Dupre, Trucking AC Chair] Slayter David [sub for Heath Allen, Aviation AC Chair] Broussard Dan LA DOTD Romeo Robin LA DOTD Sholmire Dawn LA DOTD Vary (Facilitator) Don CDM Smith Babineaux Butch CDM Smith Goodin Krista CDM Smith Nelson Gordon Fenstermaker Buckner Brandon FHWA Bondzie Chandra FHWA

PURPOSE The purpose of this work session was to finalize components of the Statewide Transportation Plan prior to presentation to the Policy Committee.

Note: This meeting summary is a compilation of the input received from the Advisory Council members and reflects the views expressed.

HANDOUTS  Agenda  Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures  Recommendations by Advisory Council   Budget Line Items

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MEETING SUMMARY

Eric Kalivoda, Executive AC Chair, welcomed the group and reminded the members their role on the Executive Advisory Council. He then led a round of introductions. Don Vary with CDM Smith gave a brief presentation summarizing key parts of the Statewide Transportation Plan. The members were asked to do a final review of the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures; the Recommendations by Advisory Council; the list of Megaprojects Priority A and B; and the DOTD proposed budget line items. Each of these documents were previously presented and reviewed by the Advisory Councils. Members of the Executive Advisory Council reviewed, provided edits to and approved the following:

 Vision, Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures – The Executive AC adopted the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Performance measures with a few edits to some of the objectives and performance measures. The edited version is included as an attachment to this meeting summary.  Recommendations by Advisory Council – The Executive AC reviewed DOTD staff recommendations for each recommendation and provided suggested edits. The edited recommendations are attached to this meeting summary.  Megaprojects – The members of the Executive AC adopted the Priority A, B, C and D Lists with a few edits including breaking ID No. 78 into two megaprojects, adding a summary to each priority list and changing the “” column to “Facility”. The Megaproject list will be shared with all of the Advisory Councils once the Policy Committee has approved them.  Budget Line Items – The Executive AC approved the budget line items as presented.

Each of the above documents will be presented to the Policy Committee over the next few months. Once approved and finalized by the Policy Committee, they will be incorporated into the Final Plan.

Attachments  Agenda  Meeting Presentation  Vision, Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures, updated 03-11-14  Recommendations by AC, updated 03-11-14

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LOUISIANA STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING March 11, 2014  8:30AM to 5:00PM DOTD Headquarters, Baton Rouge, LA

AGENDA

. 8:30-8:45AM Welcome/Introductions . 8:45-8:55AM Transportation Challenges /Issues Summary . 8:55-9:35AM Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures [Reach Consensus] . 9:35-9:45AM Needs Summary . 9:45-10:00AM Funding Scenarios/Funding Gap . 10:00-10:15AM Break . 10:15-12:15PM Recommendations by Advisory Council [Reach Consensus] . 12:15-1:00PM LUNCH* . 1:00-2:00PM Megaprojects [Reach Consensus] . 2:00-4:30PM Revenue Discussion [Reach Consensus] o Set-Aside Funding o Highway Preservation o Highway Operations o Other Transportation o Highway Safety o Non-Highway o Mega Projects/Small Capacity o Review and finalize partitions . 4:30-5:00PM Summarize Decisions/Next Steps

* Lunch will be provided

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VISION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Vision

Louisianans enjoy the quality of life offered by both the urban and rural areas of the state. Louisiana will nurture and support a continuation of small and medium-sized towns and cities with open space between them. There will be a prosperous economy due in large part to an integrated, connected, safe and secure, well-maintained, balanced transportation system that moves people and freight effectively from, within, and between Louisiana’s urban and rural areas via land, water, and air.

Louisiana recognizes that while a majority of the State’s residents prefer to live and work in small and medium-sized communities, some of the State’s citizens also desire to live and work in more dense or compact urban environments. Both futures require more local decision-making and responsibility regarding transportation investments and local land use planning, along with an increased emphasis on quality of life and passenger travel choices, in partnership with DOTD.

Louisiana will continue to support its extractive and other key industries (agribusiness, mining, heavy manufacturing, transshipment and other related activities, etc.) as the major economic drivers in the State. However, the potential for increased economic activity associated with arts and entertainment, retirement, tourism, and research and technology in select areas also will be reflected in freight and passenger transportation services and infrastructure investments.

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Goal Area #1: Infrastructure Preservation and Maintenance – Preserve Louisiana’s multimodal infrastructure in a state of good repair through timely maintenance of existing infrastructure

Context: The focus of this goal area is on preserving existing infrastructure through asset management practices that achieve the greatest benefit at the least cost, as opposed to a simple “worst first” prioritization approach.

Objectives:  Keep Louisiana’s State highway pavement, bridges, and highway-related assets in good condition  Assist modal partners in achieving state-of-good repair for aviation, port, rail, transit, and navigable waterway infrastructure  Assist local roadway departments in achieving state-of-good repair for locally-owned roads and streets.

Performance Measures: Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Direct Measures Percent of State Highway  Baseline conditions are established for FHWA  Use measure to report System meeting each tier using DOTD’s PMS on pavement condition pavement condition  No additional development needed at this  Could use to inform targets, by system tier time budgeting and target (Interstate, NHS, SHS,  May require adjustment once Federal setting RHS) rules are promulgated Percent of structurally  Baseline needs are established and FHWA  Use measure to report deficient bridges by deck accruing needs have been determined for on bridge condition area for each tier 2032 and 2042 (using PONTIS)  Could use to inform  May require adjustment once Federal budgeting and target performance measurements rules are setting promulgated Indirect Measures Percent of public-owned  Baseline conditions are established for FAA  Measure can be used airports meeting the runway pavement through aviation PCI for occasional reporting State’s standard study (although data is a little dated).  Could be used to  Metric can only be applied on a sporadic inform State funding basis unless PCI study is conducted on a initiatives more regular basis Percent of public transit  Standards and data collection would need FTA  Could be used for fleets meeting applicable to be established future reporting condition standards  Could be used to inform State funding initiatives

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Goal Area #2: Safety – Provide safe and secure travel conditions across all transportation modes through physical infrastructure improvements, operational controls, programs, and public education and awareness

Context: The focus of this goal area is on maintaining and improving transportation safety though a range of approaches, many of which include working with public safety partners.

Objectives:  Reduce number and rate of highway-related crashes, fatalities and serious injuries  Reduce number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes  Assist modal partners in achieving safe and secure aviation, port, rail, transit, and waterway performance

Performance Measures: Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Direct Measures Highway fatalities and  Baseline performance is established; data is FHWA  Use measures to serious injuries (number collected an reported annually report on safety and rate)  May require adjustment once Federal performance performance measurements rules are promulgated Crashes involving trucks  Will require additional analysis to develop ?  Could be reported (number and rate) data, but should be available from existing annually sources Number of crashes  Need to obtain data from FTA or (if not FTA  Could be reported involving transit vehicles available/timely) establish collection annually or on some methodology other cycle if data source is identified Number of crashes at rail  Need to obtain data from FRA Office of ?  Could be reported crossings Safety Analysis to establish collection annually or on some methodology other cycle if data source is identified Number of crashes  Will require additional analysis to develop No  Could be reported involving pedestrians and data, but should be available from existing annually bicyclists sources Indirect Measures Number of collisions on  Baseline measure is established; annual No  Could be reported waterways (12-year data collected by and available from the US annually or on some rolling average) Coast Guard other cycle

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Goal Area #3: Economic Competitiveness – Provide a transportation system that fosters diverse economic and job growth, international and domestic commerce, and tourism

Context: The focus of this goal area is on making transportation investments to support and enhance Louisiana’s economy.

Objectives:  Improve the efficiency of freight transportation and the capacity of freight-related infrastructure throughout Louisiana  Improve access to intermodal facilities and the efficiency of intermodal transfers  Provide predictable, reliable travel times throughout Louisiana  Ensure small urban areas (5000+ population) are well connected with one another and with large urban employment centers

Performance Measures: Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Direct Measures Percent of principal arterial  Data exists (HPMS), but measure will No  Could be reported highways with acceptable require development to establish annually or on some V/C ratios acceptable V/C ratios by tier other cycle Annual hours of delay from  Need to develop approach for ?  Could be reported incidents on freeways collecting and analyzing data annually or other cycle Number of freight  Need to develop list of bottlenecks and No  Could be reported bottlenecks addressed determine details of measure (e.g., raw annually or other cycle # vs. cost-based measure)  Could be used to inform State funding initiatives Place holder for any MAP-  FHWA has committed to providing FHWA  Report annual to FHWA 21 freight efficiency data for reliability measures as required measurement  Will require development once Federal  Could also serve as a requirements developed by performance measurements rules are DOTD annual reporting FHWA promulgated measure Percent of highways  Need to establish standards and define No  Could be reported connecting urban areas applicable urban areas annually or on some that meet minimum state  Develop approach for collecting and other cycle once standards analyzing data measure is developed Annual tonnage and value  Baseline values established No  Use as a data/ of freight moved at  Annual data (albeit dated)available information point for Louisiana marine ports from USACE Long Range Plan Annual tonnage and value  Measure air cargo tonnage annually No  Use as a data/ of freight moved at information point for Louisiana airports Long Range Plan Percent of shortline freight  Need to develop approach for No  Could be reported rail system capable of collecting and analyzing data annually or other cycle supporting 286K lb cars.

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Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Indirect Measure Percent of navigable  Current baseline is established No  Consider reporting out waterway miles maintained  Can use annual Corp of Engineer data to on annual or some other to federally authorized measure regular basis dimensions  Do cost-benefit analysis to determine which channels to deepen

Goal Area #4: Community Development and Enhancement – Provide support for community transportation planning, infrastructure and services

Context: The focus of this goal area is on coordination and collaboration with local and regional transportation partners.

Objectives:  Cooperate with and support MPOs, State Planning and Development Districts, and local governments with the establishment and refinement of land use, transportation, and community development plans  Increase options available to local governments to seek sustainable revenue for local transportation needs  Reduce barriers to state and local collaboration  Enhance access to jobs for both urban and rural populations  Improve modal options associated with supporting the economy and quality of life regardless of age, disability, or income  Identify methods to preserve the integrity and character of “town centers” and preserve open space, or the appearance of open space, between them

Performance Measures: Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Direct Measures Percent of parishes and  Need to develop approach for collecting No Could be reported municipalities with local annually or other cycle comprehensive plans Number of parishes with  Need to develop approach for collecting No Could be reported elderly and handicapped annually or other cycle transit service Number of parishes with  Need to develop approach for collecting No Could be reported general transit service annually or other cycle

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Goal Area #5: Environmental Stewardship – Ensure transportation policies and investments are sensitive to Louisiana’s environment, history, and culture

Context: The focus of this goal area is on delivering transportation projects and program in a way that minimizes or mitigates their negative impacts.

Objectives:  Minimize the environmental impacts of building, maintaining, and operating Louisiana’s transportation system  Comply with all federal and state environmental regulations

Performance Measures: Measurement Status/ Fed. Anticipated Measure Development Need Req. Application Direct Measures Number of parishes that  Need to develop approach for No  Could be reported meet NAAQS mobile source collecting and analyzing data annually or other cycle emissions standards Acres of wetlands impacted  Need to develop approach for No  Could be reported by DOTD or DOTD-funded collecting and analyzing data annually or other cycle projects Percent of DOTD fleet  Need to develop approach for No  Could be reported converted to alternative collecting and analyzing data annually or other cycle fuels Place holder for any MAP-  Measure yet to be defined; will likely FHWA  Report annual to FHWA 21 air quality measurement focus on impacts of CMAQ funding as required requirements  Will require development once Federal performance measurements rules are promulgated Indirect Measures Percent of State and  Need to develop approach for collecting No  Could be reported local public fleets and analyzing data annually or other cycle converted to alternative fuels

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Aviation Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

Provide State support for commercial service airport development in accordance with CDE 1 approved master plans. Develop aviation marketing program, using General Fund monies, to attract additional air EC 1 service, air cargo, and aerospace companies. Study challenges/opportunities of helicopter industry in support of Louisiana business, EC 2 industry and economic growth. EC 3 Update Statewide Economic Impact of Aviation Study every 3 to 5 years. Upgrade General Aviation infrastructure identified in the Louisiana Airport System Plan to INF 1 minimum standards. INF 2 Re-establish program of land acquisition/aviation easements for obstruction removal. Support an ongoing annual appropriation to the General Aviation Air Carrier Airport and INF 3 Maintenance Program. Support a reauthorization and appropriation of the Federal Airport Improvement Program INF 4 that best benefits Louisiana aviation. INF 5 Give priority to the Louisiana Airport System facilities for State funded projects. INF 6 Support Federal funding of air traffic control towers (both Federal and contract). Consider changing National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) airport designations INF 7 based on Louisiana Airport System Plan (LASP) analysis and recommendations. INF 8 Change State system airport designations based on LASP analysis and recommendations. Define strategic roles of Louisiana aviation resources during natural disasters. [ANG nursing S 1 home evacuation plan.] Establish a comprehensive state policy that defines the application process and development EC 4 of new airports/heliports to include the evaluation of impacts to existing airports and the ability of the new facilities to be self-sustaining.

Community Development and Enhancement Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

CDE 2 Educate public and elected officials about the need for, and benefits of, public transportation. Coordinate implementation of Federal funding sources for specialized transit. Develop Task Force of State agencies using Federal funds for human services transportation and public CDE 3 transportation. Regional coordination plans and a statewide coordination plan should be developed. CDE 4 Encourage all MPOs to develop a comprehensive transit master plan. CDE 5 Continue implementation of Complete Streets policy. CDE 6 Develop and implement Statewide Bicycle Goals Map. Continue to fund local transportation plans but expand scope to include land use, public CDE 7 buildings/facilities, public infrastructure including stormwater management, transportation, drainage, utilities, etc.

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ID No. Recommendation Support rail compacts in their effort to develop passenger rail corridors where CDE 8 ridership levels justify service. Promote and develop connectivity between public transportation systems and other CDE 9 transportation modes. CDE 10 Evaluate the feasibility of an Airport to New Orleans CBD bus . CDE 11 Continue to update/maintain statewide bicycle suitability map. CDE 12 Support local efforts to convert abandoned rail corridors to recreational trails. Work with congressional delegation to create wetland mitigation credits for preserving existing ES 1 wetlands. Preserve buffers, preferably as wetlands mitigation, to provide separation or appearance of ES 2 separation between adjacent communities.

Freight Rail Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

Conduct economic impact analysis of freight rail in Louisiana in coordination with Louisiana EC 5 Department of Economic Development (LED). Educate the State's legislature and Congressional delegation on the need for State and Federal EC 6 legislation to support funding for the State's freight railroads. Dedicate $25M annually from the State capital outlay program for navigation and port related EC 7 freight rail capital projects. Assist freight railroads in securing grants and loans from existing and future Federal assistance INF 9 programs. S 2 Research incentive programs for closures of public and private grade crossings. Support rail compacts in their effort to develop intercity passenger rail corridors where CDE 13 ridership levels justify service.

Ports and Waterways Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

EC 8 Establish a Statewide Maritime Marketing Program. EC 9 Study the economic competiveness of Louisiana ports. Support multi-state coordination of infrastructure improvements along the Mississippi River EC 10 corridor and tributaries. Continue to work through partnerships to increase funding for and utilization of the inland EC 11 waterway system and of coastal ports. Support the development of major container terminals and distribution centers through EC 12 individual port authorities. Support public-private partnerships for maritime facility investment, including distribution EC 13 centers, through tax credits and other tax incentives.

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INF 10 Implement the recommendations of the DOTD's Marine Transportation Systems Plan. Support the full appropriation in the Maintenance Trust Fund for maintenance of INF 11 navigation channels. Dedicate $25M annually from the State capital outlay program for navigation and port related EC 14 freight rail capital projects.

State Highway Operations and Maintenance Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

INF 12 Utilize Federal funds for preservation repairs by DOTD work forces. Support the implementation of the LA Commercial Vehicle Information and Systems Network INF 13 (CVISN) plan. INF 14 Transfer 5,000 miles of State highways to local governments through an incentive program. Implement the Statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan and integrate use of cost- INF 15 effective ITS elements into other projects. Increase the cost threshold for DOTD constructed projects when determined to be cost INF 16 effective. INF 17 Coordinate with local governments to identify and study alternative local funding sources. INF 18 Support the interoperability of ITS technologies for trucks. Allow mobility funds money to be used on Priority A and B statewide plan megaprojects INF 19 without tolling. INF 20 Increase amount for DOTD letter bids from $500K to $1M. CDE 14 Convert public vehicle fleets to alternative fuels. Evaluate emergency preparedness for the DOTD and determine opportunities for S 3 improvement.

Trucking Recommendations

ID No. Recommendation

CDE 15 Ensure trucking representation and participation by private sector in MPO planning processes. Develop seamless electronic credentialing; one-stop shop for permitting, registrations, license EC 15 plates, etc. Work with LA Department of Economic Development (LED) and others to address peak hour EC 16 congestion by providing incentives for extending hours of port operations. EC 17 Improve quality of connectivity to ports and rail yards. EC 18 Re-establish Motor Carrier Advisory Committee. Develop a process to identify, monitor, and restore condition of special truck routes that EC 19 support the energy and mining industry. Improve access to LNG/CNG, propane and other alternative fuels to support commercial EC 20 transportation. EC 21 Create a policy to enhance private sector conversion from diesel/gasoline to LNG/CNG,

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ID No. Recommendation propane, or other alternative fuels to support transportation. EC 22 Improve regional consistency and uniformity in oversized/overweight truck permitting. EC 23 Construct weigh station at I-49 at the Arkansas State Line. DOTD and LED to collaborate on identifying transportation needs, issues and impacts when EC 24 recruiting industry/business into the state. INF 21 Oppose Federal weight limits increases. S 4 Improve incident management. S 5 Increase supply of truck parking. Revise/improve roadway design and accommodations for large trucks at intersections and S 6 roundabouts. S 7 Relocate and/or redesign the weigh station along I-10 at the Line.

Plan Recommendations Tied to Budget Line Items

ID No. Budget Line Items Recommendation

Provide funding for a portion of rural transit operating expenses to meet the current & future CDE 16 expansion needs. Develop a state-administered Local Assistance Program to rehab/ reconstruct locally-owned CDE 17 roads. Local match to be required that may vary according to transportation planning criteria. CDE 18 Continue to fund transportation demand management for MPOs. INF 22 Increase funding for roadway maintenance and construction. INF 23 Increase funding for Port Priority Program. INF 24 Increase funding for Pavement Preservation to meet established goals. INF 25 Increase funding for Bridge Preservation to meet established goals. INF 26 Increase funding for Highway Operations. INF 27 Increase funding for District Operations and Contract Maintenance. INF 28 Implement Highway Megaprojects in Priority A and B. INF 29 Continue regular small Capacity Program. S 8 Increase funding for Highway Safety. Support the establishment of a state-funded Rail Retention and Infrastructure Program and INF 30 provide statewide funding for shortline rail program. INF 31 Fund highway/rail grade separation program. S 10 Continue funding for active warning devices at rail/highway crossings.

LEGEND: CDE – Community Development & Enhancement Goal EC – Economic Competitiveness Goal ES – Environmental Stewardship Goal INF – Infrastructure Preservation & Maintenance Goal S – Safety Goal

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